Slovyansk Population 2026

Slovyansk has a population of 105,141, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Donetsk. Roughly 0.3% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

KyivSlovyansk
Location of Slovyansk (capital Kyiv shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
105,141
Rank in Ukraine
#43
Coordinates
48.85°N, 37.60°E
~59 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
539 km
335 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Donetsk

CityPopulationRank in Ukraine
Donetsk901,645#5
Makiyivka338,968#13
Horlivka239,828#23
Mariupol230,000#25
Kramatorsk147,145#35
Bakhmut80,500#51
Yenakiyeve76,673#54
Shakhtarsk71,700#60

Cities near Slovyansk

FAQ

What is the population of Slovyansk?
Slovyansk has a population of 105,141 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Slovyansk in?
Slovyansk is located in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Is Slovyansk the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 539 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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